Short answers to the questions we hear most. Still stuck? Email hello@thedaypress.com.
Are these real historical magazines?
Yes. Every cover is a scanned image of a real American magazine that printed between 1885 and 1928. They are sourced from public-domain digitizations of original copies in the Library of Congress, Smithsonian, New York Public Library, and Internet Archive. Nothing is AI-generated or designed to look old.
Will the exact day match my birthday?
Magazines from this era were weekly or monthly, so we match on the calendar month — sometimes the exact week — not the exact day. A cover from July 1907 is a perfect July birthday gift even if the recipient was born July 14 and the issue is dated July 6.
What’s included when I buy?
One ZIP download containing six print-ready JPG files (two finishes × three sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 inches) and a one-page printing guide PDF. Print-ready means 300 DPI, color-corrected for matte or fine-art paper.
What’s the difference between “Pure” and “Heirloom”?
Pure preserves the original paper tone and natural texture — closest to the way the cover looked on the newsstand. Heirloom is gently smoothed and warmed for framing — the way you’d want it to read from across a room. Both versions ship in every purchase, so you can decide after you see them side by side.
How do I print it?
See our Print Guide. Short version: matte or fine-art paper at 100% scale through any home printer or local print shop.
How quickly do I get the download?
Immediately. The download link is on your order confirmation page and emailed to you within seconds of payment.
Can I share the file with my family?
For personal and family use, yes — print it for relatives, give a copy to a parent, hang one in your own home. Please don’t resell, redistribute, or use commercially.
What about copyright? These are 100+ years old, right?
Yes. American publications from 1885 to 1928 are in the U.S. public domain. The original artwork is free to use; our work is the restoration, color correction, and print-ready preparation.
Can I get a custom date that isn’t in the shop yet?
Sometimes. We’re still expanding the catalogue — coverage is strongest on holiday dates and into the 1910s–1920s. If a specific date matters to you and isn’t listed, email hello@thedaypress.com with the date and the occasion. We’ll either point you to the nearest match in the catalogue or, if we have the source material, prepare it for you.
What if my file is broken or I lost the download link?
Email hello@thedaypress.com with your order number (it’s on your confirmation email). We re-send within one business day. The download link is valid for 30 days from purchase; after that, we still re-send on request.
I have a different question.
Write to us at hello@thedaypress.com. We respond within one business day, usually faster.